Research Article | Published: 01 March 2016

Study of Six Varieties of Sweet Basil (Ocimum basilicum  L.) and their Morphological Variations

Rajni Rawat, K. S. Negi, Puran Singh Mehta, Vandana Tiwari, S. K. Verma and Ishwari Singh Bisht

Journal of Non-Timber Forest Products | Volume: 23 | Issue: 1 | Page No. 17-22 | 2016
DOI: https://doi.org/10.54207/bsmps2000-2016-7T1Z9Z | Cite this article

Abstract

Sweet basil is an incredible herb, used both as a classic culinary and ornamental herb of Home Gardens. The genus Ocimum contains approximately 65 species of herbs and shrubs originated in tropical Asia. It has a strong medicinal use and it is very high in vitamins and minerals. The present study holds 6 varieties of Ocimum basilicum L. consisting of 29 accessions were procured from National Gene Bank, New Delhi. These accessions were grown in the Kharif seasons of 2014-15 at ICAR-NBPGR Regional Station, Bhowali, Nainital Uttarakhand for analysing of their quantitative and qualitative or phenotypic characters for identification of superior genotypes. The comparative study of Ocimum spp. was examined to assess the variability of qualitative and quantitative morphological characters using standardized description present among 30 accessions of 6 varieties of Ocimum basilicum L. (Sweet Basil).

Keywords

Ocimum basilicum, Morphological Variations, Sweet Basil, National Gene Bank, Comparative Study

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Rawat, R., Negi, K.S., Mehta, P.S., Tiwari, V., Verma, S.K. and Bisht, I.S., 2016. Study of Six Varieties of Sweet Basil (Ocimum basilicum  L.) and their Morphological Variations. Journal of Non-Timber Forest Products, 23(1), pp.17-22. https://doi.org/10.54207/bsmps2000-2016-7T1Z9Z

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Manuscript Published on 01 March 2016

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